Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Suing Multiple Defendants After A Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident
If you have been involved in a road accident with a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), it is likely that you have serious injuries needing significant medical care. If negligence was involved in your accident, your first idea is likely to sue the driver of the CMV to try to recover damages and medical costs…. Read More »
Finding The Right Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney For Me
In Florida, a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is a vehicle that (1) is not owned by a government, (2) uses special fuel on highways; and (3) weighs over a certain amount. Accidents involving CMVs can be catastrophic, given the size of these vehicles and how fast they can move. These matters can involve more… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Accidents In Inclement Weather
While snow might be a rare occurrence in Florida, this does not mean that inclement weather does not happen. From rain to heat to hurricanes, bad weather can profoundly affect Florida’s roads and cause an uptick in crashes. Large vehicles like tractor-trailers are more likely to be affected by bad weather for a variety… Read More »
Maximizing Damages After A Tractor-Trailer Accident
Being involved in a tractor-trailer accident can lead to long-term injuries and emotional damages, particularly if your injuries are serious. While no amount of money damages will be able to erase what you have been through, you do have the right to seek them, and they can make a difference in keeping your family… Read More »
Public vs Private Florida Bus Accidents
Many Floridians use buses for transportation regularly. Public buses are usually managed by municipal agencies, but private coaches, such as tour buses, are managed by companies and often qualify as commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). While thankfully, bus accidents are rare in Florida, it is important to be aware of the differences between public and… Read More »
Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer & SUV Closes Adamo Drive
In November 2023, a crash between a semi-truck and a passenger SUV left the SUV driver seriously injured and closed off part of eastbound Adamo Drive in Tampa for most of an evening. While details are scant, it is still worth taking note of this kind of crash simply because the size difference between… Read More »
What Is PIP Subrogation In Florida?
Florida has a no-fault system of auto insurance, which means that if a person’s injuries do not rise to a certain “injury threshold,” they are required to seek compensation for their medical bills by filing a claim with their personal injury protection (PIP) insurer, as all Florida drivers are generally required to carry PIP… Read More »
Did Negligent Hiring Cause My Accident?
While it is a relatively recent phenomenon, the concept of negligent hiring can be used against a company when one or more of their employees commit a civil wrong, known as a tort. In order to hold an employer liable for negligent hiring, it must be shown that the person who committed the tort… Read More »
Product Liability In Tractor-Trailer Accidents
When a tractor-trailer accident occurs, it is very often due to the negligence of the driver, or of the other driver(s) involved in the crash. However, one less common reason why big rig accidents happen is due to defects in the tractor-trailer or in its constituent parts. If you suspect that your accident was… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills Driver In Broward County
In late November 2023, a tractor-trailer crash on I-95 killed one person and shut down traffic for several hours. A black sedan struck the rear right side of the tractor-trailer, which then caused the driver to lose control, striking the median and overturning the vehicle as it burst into flames. The sedan driver was… Read More »
